[76], As the 737 MAX re-certification moved into 2020, Boeing suspended production from January to conserve cash and prioritize stored aircraft delivery. [85] Boeing did not disclose any possible effect on deliveries caused by the FAA's withdrawal of Boeing's delegated authority to certify the airworthiness of each aircraft. [34][35][36], Because GKN could not produce the titanium honeycomb inner walls for the thrust reversers quickly enough, Boeing switched to a composite part produced by Spirit to deliver 47 MAXs per month in 2017. [175] The MAX BBJ 8 first flew on April 16, 2018, before delivery later the same year, and will have a range of 6,640 nmi (12,300 km) with an auxiliary fuel tank. Copyright © 1995 - 2020 Boeing. The world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet. Airline training programs will also require approval. [50] It was certified by February 2018. [68], The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded worldwide from March 2019 to November 2020, after a malfunctioning flight control system caused two new aircraft to crash in Indonesia and Ethiopia between October 2018 and March 2019, killing all 346 people on board. [29] Fuel consumption is reduced by 14% from the 737NG. [56], During the certification process, the FAA delegated many evaluations to Boeing, allowing the manufacturer to review their own product. suspended deliveries of Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft it had on order for this year, the first Southeast Asian carrier to publicly take such a ⦠The aircraft was four months old at the time. Investigations faulted cover-up of a known defect by Boeing and lapses in the certification by the FAA. It succeeds the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG). [103] Most of the systems are carried from the 737NG for a short differences-training course to upgrade flight crews. [152], Boeing 737-9 flight tests were scheduled to run through 2017, with 30% of the -8 tests repeated; aircraft 1D001 was used for auto-land, avionics, flutter, and mostly stability-and-control trials, while 1D002 was used for environment control system testing. [27] Firm configuration for the 737 MAX was scheduled for 2013. [30], Rockwell Collins was selected to supply four 15.1-inch (380 mm) landscape liquid crystal displays (LCD), as used on the 787 Dreamliner, to improve pilots' situation awareness and efficiency. Additionally, the planeâs production stoppage is another reason for ⦠[32], On August 13, 2015, the first 737 MAX fuselage completed assembly at Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kansas, for a test aircraft that would eventually be delivered to launch customer Southwest Airlines. With delivery expected to begin during 2019, the airline has confirmed 25 of the aircraft as ⦠[70] The FAA curtailed Boeing's delegated authority, and invited global aviation stakeholders to comment on pending changes to the aircraft and to pilot training. [2] Norwegian Air subsidiary Norwegian Air International was the second airline to put a 737 MAX into service, when it performed its first transatlantic flight with a MAX 8 named Sir Freddie Laker on July 15, 2017, between Edinburgh Airport in Scotland and Bradley International Airport in the US state of Connecticut, followed by a second rotation from Edinburgh to Stewart Airport, New York. [124] In October 2020, Southwest announced that it was considering the Airbus A220[relevant? 737 MAX’s AT winglets have a new aerofoil pointing downward–creating a “>” shape. [38] It made its roll-out on March 7, 2017, and first flight on April 13, 2017;[150] it took off from Renton Municipal Airport and landed at Boeing Field after a 2 hr 42 min flight. How its performance could impact flights to Hawaii", "Which routes does the Boeing 737 MAX fly, and what are my options if I'm booked on one? Statement: Boeing Responds to FAA Approval to Resume 737 MAX Operations Changes to the 737 MAX Global regulators and aviation organizations from around the world collaborated to allow the airplane to safely return to service. [127] The MAX 7 took off for its first flight on March 16, 2018, from the factory in Renton, Washington and flew for three hours over Washington state. [174] The BBJ MAX 7 was unveiled in October 2016, with a 7,000 nmi (12,960 km) range and 10% lower operating costs than the original BBJ while being larger. It took its maiden flight on January 29, 2016 and was certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in March 2017. [195], On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, 737 MAX 8 registration ET-AVJ, crashed approximately six minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,[196] on a scheduled flight to Nairobi, Kenya,[197] killing all 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board. Boeing plans to improve its range from 3,510 nmi (4,040 mi; 6,500 km) to 3,605 nmi (4,149 mi; 6,676 km) after 2021. [38] Other improvements include a re-contoured tail cone, revised auxiliary power unit inlet and exhaust, aft-body vortex generators removal and other small aerodynamic improvements. [179][180] By December 2011, the 737 MAX had 948 commitments and firm orders from thirteen customers. [14] Production resumed in May 2020 at a low rate. The FAA grounding order was lifted on November 18, 2020;[71] all aircraft must be repaired to comply with various airworthiness directives. [125], Production on the first 65-foot-long (20 m) wing spar for the 737-7 began in October 2017. More than 340 of the Max ⦠[200] On April 4, Ethiopian transport minister Dagmawit Moges stated that the crew "performed all the procedures repeatedly provided by the manufacturer but was not able to control the aircraft". FAA Statement on Boeing 737 Max Return to Service. The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, a narrow-body airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA). [170], On November 22, 2019, Boeing unveiled the first MAX 10 to employees in its Renton factory, Washington, scheduled for the first flight in 2020. Most regulators raised safety concerns and grounded the aircraft before March 13, when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received evidence of accident similarities and grounded it. [162][163] United Airlines will be the largest 737 MAX 10 customer, converting 100 of their 161 orders for the MAX 9 into orders for the MAX 10. Electronically controlling the bleed air system improved efficiency. [189] Of these, Boeing anticipates an actual backlog of 3,333 when orders unlikely to proceed are recognized. 387 delivered to customers as of March 2019, Airframe only: $1–1.8 billion; including engine development: $2–3B, 28–29 in (71–74 cm) in high density, 29–30 in (74–76 cm) in economy, 36 in (91 cm) in business, 117 ft 10 in / 35.92 m span, 1,370 sq ft (127 m, 6,820 USgal / 25,816 L – 45,694 lb / 20,730 kg (no, *Overlapping production times like between the 747-400 and the 747-8 have been decided in favor of newer models, This page was last edited on 8 January 2021, at 20:01. [30] The 41:1 overall pressure ratio, increased from 28:1, and advanced hot-section materials enabling higher operating temperatures permit a 15% reduction in thrust specific fuel consumption (TSFC) along with 20% lower carbon emissions, 50% lower nitrogen-oxide emissions, though each engine weighs 849 lb (385 kg) more at 6,129 lb (2,780 kg). [149], The 737 MAX 9 will replace the 737-900 and has a longer fuselage than the MAX 8. Learn more about the 737 MAX A growing list of countries have grounded their 737 Max aircraft after the two deadly crashes in just five months. Built to compete with the Airbus A320neo, the 737 Max is a family of commercial aircraft that consists of four models. The 737 Max crisis has stymied Boeing's growth. Boeing states that this version would be 20% more cost-efficient per seat than current 737 models, and would be the most efficient narrow-body on the market when delivered, including 5% lower operating costs than the 737 MAX 8. A typical flight reaches an altitude of 25,000 feet in about 10 minutes. 737 MAX features a nicely updated flight deck, using Boeing’s latest display technology. [148], Airlines have been shown a 737-8ERX concept based on the 737 MAX 8 with a higher 194,700 lb (88.3 t) maximum take-off weight using wings, landing gear and central section from the MAX 9 to provide a longer range of 4,000 nautical miles (4,600 mi; 7,400 km) with seating for 150, closer to the Airbus A321LR. [147], On December 3, 2020, Ryanair ordered 75 MAX 8-200s, increasing its order book to 210 aircraft, the first large order since the grounding, for a list value of $7bn while the true value is estimated at $3bn or less. At the time, 531 Max 10s were on order, compared to 3,142 A321neos sold, capable of carrying 244 passengers or to fly up to 4,700 nmi (8,700 km) in its heaviest A321XLR variant. The split winglet added 1–1.5%, a re-lofted tail cone 1% more. [48], The first flight took place on January 29, 2016, at Renton Municipal Airport,[49] nearly 49 years after the maiden flight of the original 737-100, on April 9, 1967. Boeing plans to improve its range from 3,515 nmi (4,045 mi; 6,510 km) to 3,610 nmi (4,150 mi; 6,690 km) after 2021. What is rather int⦠[177] Boeing also considered a parallel development along with the 757 replacement, similar to the development of the 757 and 767 in the 1970s. [2] The 737 MAX family is designed to offer the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market. In March 2019, the 737 MAX was grounded worldwide after 346 people died in two crashes, Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. [77][14] The 737 MAX program was Boeing's largest source of profit. [7] The MAX development cost could have been well over the US$2 bn internal target and closer to US$4 bn. Driven by the existing retraction system, a shrink-link mechanical linkage mechanism at the top of the leg, inspired by carrier aircraft designs, allows the gear to be drawn in and shortened while being retracted into the existing wheel well. The Boeing Archives Presents Video Series. [135], In September 2014, Boeing launched a high-density version of the 737 MAX 8, the 737 MAX 200, named for seating for up to 200 passengers in a single-class high-density configuration with slimline seats; an extra pair of exit doors is required because of the higher passenger capacity. The flight was a scheduled domestic flight to Depati Amir Airport, Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia. [86] MAX supplier Spirit AeroSystems said it does not expect to return production rate to 52 per month until late 2022. [155] As the A321neo had outsold the MAX 9 five-to-one, the proposed MAX 10 included a larger engine, stronger wings, and telescoping landing gear in mid-2016. Following the Lion Air crash, Boeing issued an operational manual guidance, advising airlines on how to address erroneous cockpit readings. [160] Air Lease Corporation wants it a year sooner; its CEO John Pleuger stated "It would have been better to get the first airplane in March 2019, but I don't think that's possible". Las dudas sobre la seguridad de los aviones Boeing 737 Max hizo que la compañía difundiera cientos de mensajes internos como muestra de transparencia. As we can see, the range of the plane goes down the bigger it is (until you get to the last extended range model, the 737-900ER). [15] In June 2010, a decision on this replacement was postponed into 2011. Every airplane will feature the new Boeing Sky Interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting that enhances the sense of spaciousness and larger pivoting overhead storage bins. [201], The subsequent findings in the Ethiopian Airlines crash and the Lion Air crash led to the Boeing 737 MAX groundings across the world. The previous generations of the Boeing 737 averaged 0.2 accidents per million flights. 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